Solar Return Revitalizing Essence
Hydrating botanical dew drops to firm, brighten, and revitalize maturing or sun-loved complexions. This silky, lightweight serum provides a sun-safe approach to retinol, using the plant-based alternative Moth Bean which is elevated by a collection of firming peptides, brightening niacinamide, hydrating snow mushroom, and soothing ceramide precursors to restore life back to the skin.
The blend is further amplified by an in-house liposomal encapsulation technique that enhances ingredient effectiveness by surrounding them with phospholipids, which are natural components of cell membranes. Overall improving the delivery, absorption, stability, and compatibility of active compounds all while reducing sensitivity and increasing hydration.
Scent: A subtle aroma that brings you to a summer garden of sun-kissed herbs in organic soil. Contains distilled plant waters from hydrosols of calendula, chamomile & lemon balm. No added essential oils.
Skin Types: Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and those who may be pregnant.
Texture: Hydrating gel with a silky application. As it absorbs, apply an oil or moisturizer on top to deepen the absorption for hydrated, soft skin.


Solar Return Revitalizing Essence
Botanical Profile
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At the heart is a hydro-distillation of fresh Calendula, Chamomile, and Lemon balm to recover from oxidative damage while acting as the vessel for potent botanical extracts and peptides. While also providing a cooling blanket of soothing phytonutrients to support a healthy acid mantle & microbiome.
The core renewal element comes from Moth Bean, an extract that is often associated with being a retinol alternative though it doesn’t contain any Vitamin A. With gentler outcomes, it doesn’t cause sun sensitivity, dryness, or other common retinol side effects. Supporting vitality through improving elasticity and mindfully encouraging new cells to emerge. Where the powerful antioxidants act as a preventive measure against sun damage.
Niacinamide works by boosting the production of ceramides and fatty acids, enhancing moisture retention, regulating melanin synthesis, and supporting collagen production, resulting in a more even-toned and hydrated complexion. In addition to the encapsulation, it is co-formulated with a Peptide Complex of Pea and Quinoa proteins, which in clinical testing showed surface-level discoloration started to improve within 14 days.
Peptides from Pomegranate and Orange Flower work to replenish hydration, boost skin elasticity to offer visible firmness, and combat free radicals.
Beta-glucan & Snow Mushroom are deeply hydrating, soothing, and strengthening the skin's natural barrier. It modulates inflammation, reducing cellular breakdown caused by environmental and internal stressors which improves moisture retention, adds resilience, and creates a calm complexion.
Glycosphingolipids, a plant-based carbohydrate that is a precursor to ceramide function within the skin to stabilize cell membranes. This maintains moisture and provides protection from harsh conditions, adding life to photo-aged skin.
Ritual
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Morning & night, on lightly dampened skin, apply 1-2 pumps of the Solar Return Revitalizing Essence into your palm. Apply by pressing into the skin, covering your face, neck, and chest. Allowing as much of the gel to settle into the skin before applying your moisturizer and/or facial oil of choice.
To create a complete moisturizer, we love this paired with the First Light Brightening Oil Serum for day use. For dry skin or at night, try the Renewing Concentrate.
To amplify the renewal properties, pair with the Illuminating Exfoliating Serum in the evenings 3x a week.
Ingredients
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76% regionally sourced
hydrosols of: [calendula officinalis*^, anthemis nobilis (roman chamomile)*^, chamomilla recutita*^ (german chamomile), melissa officinalis (lemon balm)*^], vigna aconitifolia (moth bean) seed extract, punica granatum (pomegranate peptide) extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange flower peptide) extract, niacinamide, pisum sativum (pea peptide) extract, chenopodium (quinoa peptide) seed extract, glycosphingolipids, beta-glucan, lactobacillus ferment, water, lecithin, tremella fuciformis sporocarp (silver ear/snow mushroom) extract, glycerin, pentylene glycol (plant derived) and tocopherol
*organic | ^regionally sourced
To foster higher standards of stewardship among the land & people we practice bioregional sourcing. Most ingredients are grown throughout the Pacific West and including our own micro-garden in Oregon.
Products ordered from our site often have a freshness guarantee of 12+ months, refer to the best-by date on the packaging.
If you are pregnant or nursing, consult with your doctor before using herbs. Always do a patch test on your skin before applying it to a large surface. For informational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Size: 50ml Full
I love this serum. It is like a drink of water for your skin, rehydrating it and if you get sun kissed or sun burned it will help heal it quickly. I find it helps prevent as well. I love this.
Everything I’ve tried from LB is amazing! This serum is gentle, yet effective enough that I’ve seen results after using one bottle. Redness, discoloration, and congestion are targeted with a SLOW turnover- no flakiness or dry patches, it’s super hydrating and makes your skin so buttery smooth!
This is my new favorite face product. Magic in a bottle. Feels great, makes my skin super soft and cohesively nourished. Love that it is taking away excess redness. Skin looks and feels great!
Soothing, calming, moisturizing
really love this one. I feel like in just a few days of using the product it has really made a difference. and i like how it works with many skin types.